by Mike Romeo A synthetic oil change can cost you almost double what a standard oil change would. So why would anyone want to spend that extra money? There are numerous facts as to why synthetic oil is overall better for your vehicle then regular oil. The first and most important is the ability of […]

By Mike Romeo Tires are one of the largest expenses the consumer faces when maintaining your vehicle. Here are 5 tips on how to get the maximum life out of your tires. 1. Maintain proper tire inflation pressure: Tires that are underinflated by 20% will reduce tire life by as much as 16%. Using real […]

By Mike Romeo “The dealer is so expensive. Can I service my vehicle at my own mechanic and will this affect my warranty?” This is a common question customers ask when purchasing a new vehicle and it really is a loaded question. The quick answer is yes, but keep your receipts as a record that […]

by Frank Romeo This post originally appeared on the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association website (http://www.tada.ca) and the Toronto Star Last month was Fraud Awareness Month in Canada, which shone the spotlight on an issue that continues to frustrate provincial governments, insurance companies, law enforcement agencies and consumers. Auto fraud is big business in Canada, particularly […]

by Frank Romeo This post originally appeared on the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association website (http://www.tada.ca) and the Toronto Star The 40th Anniversary of the 2013 Canadian International AutoShow is now in the books, and by all accounts it was a resounding success. Congratulations to AutoShow President, Sandy Liguori, and the entire AutoShow staff for a truly […]

by Frank Romeo This post originally appeared on the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association website (http://www.tada.ca) and the Toronto Star In February, the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association (TADA) presented its latest Digital Dealer conferences in Ottawa and Toronto. This was the third series of conferences that the TADA has hosted on the topic of digital marketing […]

by Frank Romeo This post originally appeared on the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association website (http://www.tada.ca) and the Toronto Star Automobile accidents happen and they don’t always happen to someone else. When they do happen, it’s reasonable to experience feelings of shock, anger, fear and confusion. This can lead to a great deal of stress for […]

by Frank Romeo This post originally appeared on the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association website (http://www.tada.ca) and the Toronto Star For the past 11 years, automotive tech students from high schools in and around Toronto have tested their knowledge and mechanical skills in a competition at the Canadian International AutoShow. The students compete for prizes, scholarships, […]

The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) today announced that the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T SUV has been named 2013 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year during a press conference at the Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto. Over 70 of Canada’s top automotive journalists chose the Santa Fe over its primary rival, the Ford […]

by Frank Romeo This post originally appeared on the Trillium Automobile Dealers Association website (http://www.tada.ca) and the Toronto Star The most highly anticipated automotive event of the year is the Canadian International AutoShow, presented by AutoTRADER.ca, and held each February at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This year, the AutoShow is celebrating its 40th anniversary, […]